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Question #1

__________ is an enzyme in the stomach lining and in the liver that is less active in the stomach of women than in men. This, in part, accounts for alcohol reaching the female brain quicker than the male brain.

A. alcohol dehydrogenase

B. interferon protease

C. phenypropanolamine

D. estrodial

Question #2

As it relates to alcohol, the term proof refers to a number that is _______ the percentage of alcohol in the liquid.

A. ten times

B. four times

C. half of

D. twice

Question #3

All but one of the following is a concern for women who drink alcohol in more than moderate amounts. Which is not a concern for women?

A. Increases the levels of testosterone in the bloodstream of women

B. Increase the risk of developing breast cancer and osteoporosis

C. Daily glass of wine can add 10 pounds of body fat per year

D. Increases the chance of engaging in sexual activity

Question #4

Absorption of alcohol in the body is determined by all of the following factors except:

A. Environmental factors

B. Body weight of the person consuming alcohol

C. Premenstrual cycle in women

D. Rate of drinking

Question #5

Binge drinking affects all ages of women, however, some ages are affected more than others. Which statement is not true for binge drinkers?

A. The peak binge drinking years for women are those twenty five years old and older.

B. Binge drinking rises significantly and then peaks in the years eighteen to twenty five.

C. College-age men binge drink significantly more than do college-age women.

D. More than 23 percent of persons over the age of 12 reported drinking within any 30 day period of time

Question #6

A number of significant conditions play a role in the probability that a woman will have a premature death because she smokes. These conditions include all but one of the following:

A. If she inhales often and deeply

B. The more years she smokes

C. The brand of cigarette she smokes

D. If she begins smoking at an early age

Question #7

Cigarette smoke is so unhealthy. Of the following physical health issues, which is not the result of smoking cigarettes?

A. Loss of hair

B. DNA mutation

C. Atherosclerosis

D. COPD

Question #8

The major active ingredient found in the marijuana plant is ______.

A. Cannabis sativa

B. hashish

C. Tetrahydrocannabinol

D. dopamine

Question #9

Just as a pregnant woman ingest cocaine, so does her fetus. What are the consequences of fetal exposure to cocaine and/or crack?

A. Decreased cognitive performance

B. Larger head circumference

C. Extreme sleepiness in the first few weeks of life

D. Higher birth weight & fatty tissue

Question #10

Among college age students, the U.S. Surgeon General considers binge drinking a major public health problem.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #11

During the premenstrual stage of a woman's menstrual cycle, alcohol is absorbed more quickly into the bloodstream thus becoming more intoxicated quicker than other stages of her cycle.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #12

During pregnancy, physicians recommend that a woman consume no more than one to two drinks a day.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #13

Use of alcohol during pregnancy can result in the leading cause of birth defects in the U. S., Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #14

Research has established that there is a correlation between parental alcoholism and alcoholism in their children, which means that there is a genetic link in the development of alcoholism.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #15

Of the more than 4,000 chemical compounds found in tobacco smoke, about 60 have been found to be carcinogenic.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #16

Nonsmoking women are 2-6 times more likely to suffer a heart attach than smoking women.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #17

Effects of quitting smoking, such as reduced blood pressure, lower pulse rate, and normal body temperature will be experienced within 20 minutes after the last cigarette.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #18

If cocaine is inhaled by smoking, it takes 8 seconds to reach the brain; if snorted it takes 3 minutes to reach the brain.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #19

Long-term use of marijuana causes irregular heartbeat, increases testosterone levels in women, and alters motor coordination.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #20

With moderate use of alcohol, there can be a number of positive outcomes. Which one of the outcomes listed below that occur is considered to be beneficial?

A. Altered protein production in liver

B. Increased levels of low-density lipoprotein

C. Decreased risk of coronary artery disease

D. Decreased levels of high-density lipoprotein

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